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Attention, fans of murder mysteries and true crime! We’ve got a new show for you to binge. Based on a True Story is a new series premiering Thursday (June 8) on Peacock and it’s set to be a killer comedy. All episodes will be released at the same time, which means you’ll be able to binge the entire series without waiting for weekly episodes to be released.
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Created by The Boys‘ Craig Rosenberg, the dramedy stars The Flight Attendant‘s Kaley Cuoco as Ava and The Mindy Project‘s Chris Messina as her partner Nathan. The couple find themselves living a quaint life in a cute home in Los Angeles, expecting their first child yet feeling unfilled. To add some spice to their lives, the ex-pro tennis player (Messina) and real estate agent (Cuoco) decide to start a true crime podcast. Their interview subject? Oh, just your regular serial killer. What happens next is a whirlwind of edge-of-your-seat yet hilarious scenarios with the couple smack in the middle of it.
Other characters you can look forward to meeting include Tom Bateman as the plumber Matt Pierce, Stranger Things’ Natalie Dyer as Chloe Lake, Priscilla Quintana as Ruby Gale and Liana Liberato as Tory Thompson.
Read below to learn how to watch all of Based on a True Story when it comes out June 8.
How to Watch Based on a True Story
Based on a True Story is streaming exclusively on Peacock. If you’re not already subscribed to the streamer, new subscribers can take advantage of the streamer’s deal going on until June 12. You can currently join Peacock for just $19.99 for the year. The limited deal only lasts another week, so you’ll have to act fast if you want to save big on your streaming bill. The discount only applies to Peacock’s Premium plan, regularly $49.99/year (or $4.99/month).
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Although Peacock ended its free trials, you may be eligible to score a free subscription through Xfinity and Spectrum.
What’s currently streaming on Peacock? You can watch Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, Poker Face, Bel-Air, Poker Face, Yellowstone, The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip, Vanderpump Rules, Queens Court, The Traitors, The Best Man: The Final Chapters, Sick and other Peacock Originals in addition to NBC and Bravo shows, sports and more.
Check out the trailer below.
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Apple is serving us up with some new and upgraded gadgets after unveiling various upcoming releases during its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2023. Among the tech showed off was a 15-inch MacBook Air — the largest of the MacBook Air models to date. Other new releases announced included an AR headset called the Vision Pro, which won’t be available until early 2024, but will transform how you surf the web, watch TV shows and movies on streaming platforms and even communicate with friends and family.
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The new 15-inch MacBook Air isn’t being released until June 13, but you’re currently able to order it in advance. Rather than wait in long lines in store or be met with the dreaded “sold out” message, preordering the highly anticipated model will ensure it’s delivered to you right when the laptop drops. You can find it wherever Apple products are sold including Amazon.
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Apple 2023 15.3-inch MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip
$1,299.00
The new MacBook Air comes with a 15.3-inch screen, maintains a lightweight feel (weighing a little over 3 pounds) and is made from recycled aluminum. The slim width remains the same allowing you to easily slide it into your laptop tote bag. Plus it comes in four shades including gold, silver, midnight and space gray. Features you can look forward to using are Apple’s new M2 processing chip, which contains a powerful 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and up to 24GB of unified memory. It’s also made with a liquid retina display that’ll allow you to stream your favorite Apple TV+ shows with a crystal clear picture. It’s also available in two storage sizes: 256GB and 512GB to fit your needs.
New tech announcements weren’t the only thing that took place during the WWDC 2023: The Writers Guild of America (WGA) made their presence known. On Monday (June 5), the writers strike continued during what the group called its “Apple Day of Action,” Deadline reported. Rather than stand outside with signs, though, the group was handing out leaflets to spread the word.
This comes as Apple TV+ grows in scale and relies on writers to create the stories we all know and love for shows including Ted Lasso, Shrinking, Platonic, Loot, Ghosted, Black Bird, Severance, Dear…, Carpool Karaoke: The Series, Tetris, The Problem with John Stewart, Bad Sisters, The Reluctant Traveler, Schmigadoon! and The Morning Show.
While you wait for the new tech to be released, take advantage of the deals we’ve found on AirPod Pros and iPads on Amazon that you can add to your travel necessities.
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Need an excuse to celebrate your friends? Well, grab your besties and mark your calendars, because National Best Friends Day is Thursday (June 8). While you could surprise them with trendy matching bucket hats or identical tote bags, why not kick it old school with a classic piece of jewelry: friendship bracelets.
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Swifties know all too well (yes, pun intended) the importance of making the best friendship bracelets, as fans have been trading them during Taylor Swift’s Eras stadium tour. Outside of tours and festivals though, these personalized accessories are the perfect way for showing some extra love to your best friend.
It doesn’t matter how long you and your friend have known each other for. National Best Friends Day is for all friendships — new or old. There are also a vast amount of bracelets to tailor toward each one of your pals. If you’re feeling especially crafty, you can even invest in a DIY friendship bracelet making kit, which will allow you to decorate it with words, phrases, colors and even fun charms of your choice. If you’d rather skip the crafting session, there are premade options that are still cute, colorful and thoughtful.
To help get you started, we found some of the best friendship bracelets from kits to already made options that’ll help celebrate you and your besties June 8 and beyond.
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BNK Friendship Bracelet String Kit with Storage Box
$26.99
Get crafty with BNK’s Friendship Bracelet String Kit, which will take it back to the traditional way of making the accessory. Included in the kit is 110 different colored embroidery floss, 300 letter beads, 500 glass seed beads and a pair of scissors. For concertgoers looking to trade bracelets, you can add lyrics, song titles and more. It’s up to you! As a bonus, it even comes with tools for cross-stitching to get you started with embroidery.
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DICOBD Craft Beads Kit
$23.99
If you’d rather go the beaded route, this DICOBD Craft Beads Kit comes with white and clear elastic cords you can string beads on. Choose from 24 different colored glass beads and personalize it further with letter beads and bonus heart beads. The entire kit comes with 10,800 pieces to ensure all your friends or fellow stans can enjoy the fun accessory.
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Little Words Project – @vivianeaudi – Ride or Die Bracelet
$25
If you consider your friend your ride or die, then this Little Words Project bracelet is the one for them. It’s designed with crystal beaded bracelet and different colored silicone discs that’ll add a pop of color to their wrists. Little Words Project even has the option to create custom bracelets if you’d rather make a one of a kind style for them.
Fablinks 12 Adjustable Rope Bracelets
$12.95 $14.95 13% off% OFF
For a more subtle look to share among your group of friends, these boho friendship bracelets come in a 12-pack and feature a rope-like pattern. The ends even feature two strings to adjust the size for a custom and comfortable fit.
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Alex & Ani – Best Friends Moon + Star Charm Bangles
$19.97 $69 71% off% OFF
For the friend you consider out of this world, gift them the Best Friends Moon + Star Charm Bangle set from Alex & Ani. The set comes with two bangles: one with a star charm and the other decorated with a moon charm. It comes in silver or gold finishes and can be split between you and your bestie. Plus it’s on sale for just $20!
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Colorful Heishi Surfer Bracelet Set
$12.99
For the larger friend groups, make sure the whole squad is covered in one of these rainbow beaded bracelets. The pack of seven features a surf-inspired style with each one coming in a different color to customize for each person in your group.
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Hicarer 28 Pieces Woven Wrap Friendship Bracelets
$15.99
For a handmade feel (minus the actual crafting), this pack of 28 woven friendship bracelets will give you a mix of styles to choose from — and then some. You and your friends can mix and match the bracelets creating a full set you can accessorize with — unless you have 28 friends to hand them all out to.
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Etsy – 18K Gold Infinity Bracelet
$24.75 $33 25% off% OFF
These gold infinity bracelets perfectly encapsulate how you’ll love them for infinity (and beyond). Each one features two linked gold paperclip chains in the center and can be customized down to the chain type and length, and is designed with 18k gold plated stainless steel for added style and durability.
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JoycuFF Best Friends Morse Code Bracelet
$11.17 $15.97 30% OFF
Whether your bestie lives on the other side of the country or next door, these Joycuff Best Friends Morse Code Bracelets are here to remind the two of you of your unique bond. Each one is handmade with black and gray hematite beads that spell out “best friends” in morse code and have a stretchy black nylon cord to fit over most wrists.
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Bespoke Plate Adjustable Bracelet
$65
For the pal who’s always been by your side, consider splurging on this Bespoke Plate Adjustable Bracelet that’s designed with an 18k gold plated chain and 18k gold vermeil plate. To make it extra special, you can have the plate engraved with a word, joke, initials, date and more.
And, for more product recommendations, check out our roundups of the best Galentines Day gifts, how to recreate Swift’s Eras tour wardrobe and the best toe rings.
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Paul McCartney is no stranger when it comes to creating record-breaking music, but fans of the musician are about to get a peek at another skill of his: photography. A new book titled 1964: Eyes of the Storm by McCartney is set to come out June 13, and will feature unseen photos from The Beatles’ first transatlantic tour. Collectors or those looking for gifts for The Beatles fans can preorder the book through Amazon, Walmart and Barnes and Noble.
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It’s almost no surprise that the book is already a chart-topper, reaching No. 1 status for Amazon new releases. The book is currently on sale for $63.75, meaning you can preorder it for a fraction of the price. For those who prefer a digital version, it’s also available in a Kindle edition for $35.99.
According to the description, fans will get “largely unseen photographs [taken by McCartney using a 35mm camera] capture the explosive period, from the end of 1963 through early 1964, in which The Beatles became an international sensation and changed the course of music history.”
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“1964: Eyes of the Storm” by Paul McCartney
$63.75 $75.00 15% OFF
The book features 275 photos captured around six cities, including Liverpool, London, Paris, New York, Washington, D.C., and Miami. There is also an introduction by historian Jill Lepore, along with a personal foreword by McCartney as he recalls the emotions and events that took place as the band played for British concert halls, and the excitement from fans following their first visit to the U.S.
With the rise of coffee-table books as a trendy piece of decor, you’ll want to make sure this book has a front and center spot for all guest to see. If you’re a collector, then make sure you display it among your other Beatles merch, such as the band’s Magna tiles set and special-edition record player.
And, while you wait for the book to come out on June 13, you can go back in time and watch the docuseries The Beatles: Get Back, which is available on Blue-ray/DVD and Disney+ for a more in-depth look at the history and rise of the band.
For more product recommendations, check out our round ups of the best record players and turntables, speakers for music lovers and where to take online music lessons.
As a Grammy winner, Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper, rapper, songwriter and actress, Cardi B’s list of talents and accomplishments is already lengthy. Now, the “Bodak Yellow” rapper can add chef to that list.
In a new interview with People, Cardi revealed, “I usually am not a person that cooks, but I have been cooking because I got two kids now. So it’s like you really just don’t have a choice.” The Bronx rapper is a mother to two children with husband Offset — Kulture, 4 and Wave, 2. “It doesn’t matter if you’re rich or not or you’re famous or not. It’s like your kids, when they hungry, they going to be like, ‘I want it, and you got to cook it now.’”
In recent weeks, Cardi has headlined Hot 97 Summer Jam and teamed up with Latto for “Put It On the Floor Again,” but the star — who has a new collaboration with Knorr — is focusing on her skills in the kitchen and putting dishes together. Included on her menu is her own chicken recipe, which she says is a “quick” one. But more important than it being fast to put together, “My daughter loves [it],” Cardi told the magazine. “Because she is picky girl, she don’t like nothing.”
From Atlanta to New York City, there are many different cultures represented in Cardi and Offset’s household. Nonetheless, Cardi tends to prioritize what’s easiest for her. “My husband loves soul food, but my daughter, she don’t really care for that. She just likes the simple things. So she loves chicken pasta,” she says of the dish she calls the “Marry Me Pasta.”
“I like to cook tacos,” she added. “I like to cook everything that’s easy. That’s what I like to do. I hate doing hard stuff.”
Now that Cardi, 30, has a family of her own, she can reflect on her own cooking journey. “You know what’s so crazy?” she mused. “I wish that things were a little bit easier when I was 18 and I got kicked out and I started learning how to cook. Because now you could just literally go to YouTube and learn how to cook everything.”
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Love Island USA won’t be back until later in the summer, but fans can tune in to the latest season of Love Island UK premiering Monday (June 5) on ITVX and ITV2.
Maya Jama returns to host a new season of the series, and there’s already a twist in store for the Islanders: In episode 1, Jama informs them that they won’t get to choose their partners.
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“I have got some news: None of you guys will be coupling up with each other, as that decision has already been made by the public,” she tells the stunned group.
Keep reading for ways to stream Love Island UK from the U.S.
Love Island UK: How to Watch from the U.S.
Love Island premieres Monday, June 5 at 9 p.m. BTS, which is 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT.
The contestants looking for love this season includes Ruchee Gurung, Tyrique Hyde, Catherine Agbaje, Zachariah Noble, Molly Marsh, George Fensom, Ella Thomas, André Furtado, Jess Harding, Mehdi Edno and Mitchel Taylor.
Although ITV is free to stream online, you wont’ be able to access the channel from outside the U.K. — unless you have a ExpressVPN or another VPN option. Apart from offering a fast and secure way to stream internationally, ExpressVPN offers a 30-day money back guarantee and plans starting at just $8.32/month for 12 months.
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Once you subscribe to a streaming plan, simply log-in, connect to a VPN location in the UK and head over to ITV.com to stream the show.
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Modern Family star Sarah Hyland helmed Season 4 of the reality dating competition series, which debuted on Peacock last July and crowned Timmy Pandolfi and Zeta Morrison as its winners. The fifth season of Love Island USA’s is expected to drop this summer on Peacock.
The hit spin-off of Love Island UK, previously aired on CBS (seasons 1-3 are streaming on Paramount+ and Prime Video) before moving to NBC Universal’s Peacock streaming platform.
On Love Island, singles couple up in “new surroundings where challenges will excite and bombshells will be dropped,” per NBC. During their time on the “island,” contestants are met with temptations (and drama, of course) and may be forced to decide between keeping their original partner or re-coupling with someone new in hopes of finding love — and taking home the $100,000 prize.
Peacock is the official streaming home for new seasons of Love Island USA. If you’re not already subscribed, Peacock is currently offering an annual deal for $19.99. The promo, which ends on June 12, takes 60% off what you would normally pay for an annual subscription.
Peacock Annual Plan (with code: SUMMEROFPEACOCK)
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Monthly subscriptions to Peacock start at $4.99 for the Premium plan and $9.99 a month for the commercial-free Peacock Premium Plus. Currently, there are dozens episodes of Love Island USA streaming on Peacock along with episodes of Love Island South Africa and Love Island Spain.
A membership to Peacock gives you access to stream exclusives like Love Island USA, Poker Face, Vanderpump Rules, Below Deck and the Real Housewives franchise, including The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip. You’ll also find Bel-Air, Bupkis, Mrs. Davis, The Resort and Killing It, Shooting Stars, Praise This, along with a large selection of other Peacock originals; plus movies, documentaries and episodes of beloved series such as The Office, Yellowstone and Modern Family.
Other content streaming on Peacock includes daily news, sports and pop culture programs, kid’s shows and movies, Spanish-language series and live sporting events including Premier League, WWE and IndyCar 2023.
Want to stream for free? Peacock does not offer a free trial, unfortunately, but the platform provides free episodes for users to preview content before upgrading to the paid tier. Peacock Premium is included free in select cable and internet plans for qualifying Xfinity and Spectrum customers.
Can You Watch Love Island UK on Hulu?
Previous season of the British Love Island usually land on Hulu after the season ends. With that said, episodes from Season 10 will become available on Hulu a couple of weeks after they air. If you’re already subscribed to Hulu, you can stream seasons 1-9 of Love Island UK right now. Not subscribed? Click here to launch your free trial to Hulu.
Watch a sneak peek of Love Island Season 10 below.
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It hasn’t even been a week since Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse dropped into theaters June 2, but the film has already received rave reviews. Fans who can’t get enough of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man have will be pleased to know the film is officially available for preorder on Prime Video for $19.99.
Since the movie just came out in theaters, Spider-Man merch has become all the rage — with a new book featuring art from the movie already a No. 1 release on Amazon. The digital release date for the film has not yet been announced, but since movie theaters get at least a 45-day exclusive theatrical window that means that’s the minimum amount of time you’ll have to wait until it’s released.
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In the meantime, you can preorder Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the moment it’s released the movie will automatically be added into your Prime Video library to stream as you please.
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse takes place a year after its predecessor, with the story focusing on Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), and his journey across the multiverse after reuniting with Gwen Stacy (Hailee Steinfeld). Throughout this new adventure he’ll come face-to-face with new versions of Spider-Man as well as an aspiring villain called The Spot (played by Jason Schwartzman).
How to Watch Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse From Home
To catch all the web-slinging action as soon as its available on VOD, you’ll need to pre-order the movie for $19.99 on Prime Video.
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse
$19.99
Interested in joining Amazon Prime? Currently, Amazon has a free trial promo for 30 days, so you can test it out before committing. Afterward, you’ll pay $14.99/month (or $139/year). With a Prime membership you’ll be able to customize your viewing experience and add channels to Prime Video like Max, Paramount+, Starz and Showtime. That doesn’t even include the massive library of Prime Originals, including Citadel, Daisy Jones & The Six, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, The Boys, The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power, The Summer I Turned Pretty and many, many more.
Along with video content, you can take advantage of access to Prime Music, Prime Gaming and Prime Reading. Plus, as a Prime member you’ll receive free same-day, one-day or two-day delivery on millions of items, exclusive deals, groceries, savings on prescriptions and more. Amazon also provides 50% off Prime memberships for qualifying students and EBT/Medicaid recipients.
If you’d prefer to own a hardcopy, then you can preorder the 4K, Blue-ray and DVD version below.
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Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse – 4K Ultra-HD + Blu-Ray + Digital Edition
$32.99
This version of the movie is $32.99 for a 4k-Ultra/Blue-ray/digital combo and $40.99 for Blue-ray edition at Amazon. These editions are also also available to buy on Walmart.
If you want a double-feature night, then you can score a two-in-one Blu-ray edition featuring Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse on Walmart.
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Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse/Spider-Man Into The Spider-Verse Multi-Feature – Blu-Ray + Digital Copy
$29.96 $57.62 48% off% OFF
Watch both movies together in this double-feature edition that includes both films in one convenient case.
While you wait for Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse to release digitally and on DVD, you can rewatch the first movie, which is available in a steelbook edition in 4k Ultra-HD, Blue-ray and standard DVD. Plus, browse the new Miles Morales merch Amazon is offering while it’s still in stock.
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Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse – SteelBook 3-Disc Set Blu-ray 3D + Blu-ray + Bonus Disc
$9.52
Check out the trailer below.
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Justin Bieber loves a good sneaker moment and for fans looking to add his picks to their wardrobe, one of his favorite New Balance styles is currently on sale. The shoe, like his Crocs collaboration, is currently sold-out on the New Balance site, but that doesn’t mean you still can’t grab a pair — and for a fraction of the price.
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If you’re looking for some trendy festival gear and are willing to purchase the shoes off of resale sites, the New Balance 990V2 Pink/Purple Sneakers are available on Farfetch for 40% off. You can also find them on StockX, but most sizes are already gone, which means you’ll want to pick up a pair quickly to avoid the dreaded “sold out” message under your size.
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New Balance 990V2 Pink/Purple Sneakers
$159 $265 40% off% OFF
The sneakers will add a pop of color to your outfit as seen above in Bieber’s styling of the shoes. Whether you incorporate shades of yellow, purple or pink into your outfit like with a fashionable bucket hat, or keep it neutral with a black T-shirt and brown shorts like the “Peaches” singer, you’ll definitely be making a statement.
Bieber was originally spotted wearing the style on a trip to France with his wife, Hailey Bieber, and their friends including “Collide” singer, Justine Sky, and “Always” crooner Daniel Caesar. Instagram fan account @keepbiebsfresh that spotted the style first and posted how the singer styled the shoes, which you can check out here.
The pink and purple sneakers are made with a suede outer and rubber sole that’ll provide your feet with comfort, support and most importantly — they’re fashionable.
To add more Bieber-approved styles to your sneaker collection, shop below.
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New Balance RC 1300 Kith 10th Anniversary Elephant Skin Grey
$216
These casual New Balance sneakers are one of Bieber’s go-tos and can be seen in a fan’s Instagram post paired with baggy denim jeans and a navy blue hoodie. Since they are made from a neutral gray suede material, it allows them to be paired with basically any shade of top or bottom.
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Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 LV8
$82
Bring some subtle color to your look with a classic pair of Nike Air Force 1 sneakers. The crisp white base is paired with a deep green shade that will add a light pop of color to your feet. The singer chose to pair these with yellow, red and green tie dye pants and a white and green tie dye top as seen in an Instagram post here.
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Nike Men’s Air Force 1 Shoes in Silver/Coconut
$115 $98.85
Mix your neutrals in with another version of the Nike Air Force 1‘s Bieber enjoys sporting like in this fan’s Instagram post. While he normally pairs them with denim jeans and a pullover, you can also wear them with trousers and a simple white or brown tee.
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Nike Air Max 90
$130
It’s almost no surprise Bieber is also a fan of the Nike Air Max 90 as it’s the brand’s latest best seller. Thanks to the lifted sole, it’ll really elevate your look and take you (and your outfit) to new heights. See exactly how the star styles them in an Instagram post here.
Lizzo just kicked off Pride Month with a bold statement. At her Friday (June 2) concert in Thousand Palms, Calif., the hitmaker invited a group of drag performers to dance with her onstage, and afterward posted a sweet message reminding the LGBTQ community that she’s always going to be here for them.
In a video posted to Lizzo’s social media accounts following her Special Tour’s first show of the month, the “About Damn Time” singer waves a huge pride flag up and down while surrounded by drag queens Kim Chi, Angeria Paris Van Michaels and Kahanna Montrese, as well as drag king Tenderoni.
“Drag is not a crime!” yells the Yitty founder into her microphone, prompting loud cheers from her crowd at Acrisure Arena.
“You’ve always had my back, and I’ll always have yours,” Lizzo later captioned the video, adding, “Happy Pride,” bookended with LGBTQ and transgender pride flag emojis.
Tenderoni was delighted to join the star on stage. “Still can’t believe I performed with @Lizzo tonight!!!!!” he shared in one of several tweets after the show.
It’s not the first time in recent months that Lizzo has used her concert stages as literal and figurative platforms for drag performers. In April, she was joined onstage by Aquaria, Kandy Muse, Asia O’Hara and Vanessa Vanji during a show in Knoxville, Tenn. — aka, the state which has been the center of controversy following Gov. Bill Lee’s signing of anti-LGBTQ and anti-drag laws.
“In light of recent and tragic events and current events, I was told by people on the internet, ‘Cancel your shows in Tennessee,’ ‘Don’t go to Tennessee,’” she told her crowd at the time. “Their reason was valid, but why would I not come to the people who need to hear this message the most?
“Why would I not create a safe space in Tennessee where we can celebrate drag entertainers and celebrate our differences?”
See Lizzo’s video below:
As the narrator and executive producer of America’s National Parks, Garth Brooks takes TV viewers on a road trip to some of the most cherished and preserved spaces our country has to offer. When season 2 kicks off Monday night (June 5) on National Geographic and streams starting Wednesday on Disney+, he’ll dive even deeper. […]